Pinion Bearing Removal (Bravo Three) - Mercury BRAVO Service Manual

BRAVO THREE GEAR HOUSING
2. Lubricate inner diameter of large tapered roller bearing with Quicksilver High Perform-
Pinion Bearing
Removal
IMPORTANT: All needle bearings MUST BE in place inside bearing casing while driv-
ing pinion bearing from gear housing or bearing casing will bend or break and be-
come difficult to remove.
1. Remove pinion bearing using bearing remover and driver rod. Use bearing driver as a
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ance Gear Lube. Press large tapered roller bearing onto drive shaft using suitable man-
drel or old bearing race on inner race. Ensure larger outer diameter faces pinion end of
shaft.
a - Suitable Mandrel
b - Drive Shaft
c - Large Tapered Roller Bearing
pilot. Heat bearing area of housing to approximately 200°F (93.3°C) to ease removal.
Do NOT use open flame.
a - Bearing Driver (P/N 91-813653) - Used as Pilot
b - Driver Rod (P/N 91-37323)
c - Bearing Remover (P/N 91-63638)
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